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Find the extra boost you need to make a difference.

In 2023, the Community Foundation infused $5.7 million into Southwest Colorado’s nonprofits. We’re proud to come alongside you as we strive to strengthen our region through this impactful work. Whether you’re seeking grants or professional development opportunities, let us help you secure the resources you need to succeed.

Professional Development

Grant Opportunities

Fiscal Sponsorship

Local Research & Resources

LAUNCH Fund

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Community Foundation inspires hope, leadership, and generosity in our community by bringing economic stability, professional development, and collaboration to the nonprofit sector. As a community facilitator, we coordinate with nonprofit professionals throughout Colorado to provide capacity-building opportunities that:

  • Increase efficiency, resiliency, and success for nonprofits in Southwest Colorado
  • Build relationships and facilitate networking between nonprofit professionals
  • Create opportunities for peer discussion around best practices
  • Enhance relationships across county and geographic boundaries

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

Lunch & Learn for the Colorado Grant Guide at the Mancos Library with the Colorado Resource Center

Bring your lunch and join us for an in-person educational presentation of the Colorado Grants Guide to discover how to navigate the world of grant funding. This event is free!

Thursday, March 6

12 PM – 1 PM | Please bring your lunch!

Mancos Library: 211 W 1st St, Mancos, CO 81328

Register Here

Virtual Funder Roundtable with the Colorado Resource Center

Virtual Funder Roundtables are an opportunity to directly engage with staff from foundations and grantmaking agencies of your choosing – to introduce yourself, share a bit about your work, ask questions about fit, and speak to your needs and plans. This three and a half hour session will provide participating nonprofits and local governments with the opportunity to connect with up to six funders of their choice throughout the morning.

Friday, March 14

9 AM – 12:30 PM

$25 via Zoom

Register Here

Nonprofit Leaders and Board Member Trainings with the Colorado Nonprofit Association

Nonprofit Staff Training: “Transformative Leadership”

Tuesday, June 17

1 PM – 4 PM

TBK Bank Community Room: 259 W 9th St. Durango. CO. 81301

Session Summary: This interactive training will explore leadership strategies rooted in positive psychology and Appreciative Inquiry that promote a healthy workplace culture, engagement, and success. Participants will enjoy opportunities to work collaboratively and learn by sharing their own experiences and expertise. Attendees will leave with valuable resources that will help participants implement these strategies in the workplace.

Board Member Training: “Strategic Board Leadership: Governance, Culture & Community Impact”

Wednesday, June 18

9 AM – 4 PM

TBK Bank Community Room: 259 W 9th St. Durango. CO. 81301

Session Summary: This interactive training is designed to equip new and seasoned board members with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles. Participants will gain a comprehensive insight into the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors, which will include governance, organizational culture, fundraising, and connecting with the community. Interactive breakout discussion will allow board members to exchange experiences, build connections, and establish lasting peer support networks that extend beyond the session. Participants will be provided resources to support networks that extend beyond the session. Participants will be provided resources to support the implementation of strategies discussed during the presentation.

Registration Link Coming Soon

COLORADO GIVES

The Community Foundation is a proud Regional Champion for ColoradoGives! We spearhead local participation in the state’s largest online giving event, Colorado Gives Day. We provide the regional giving platform, swcogives.org, and facilitate the collaborative promotion of more than 100 local organizations across our five counties, as part of Southwest Colorado Gives.

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AGENCY FUND

An Agency Fund is a long-term investment fund held and managed by the Community Foundation on behalf of a nonprofit organization. It provides consolidated investment management and convenience. After discussions with the nonprofit organization about objectives for the fund, we would recommend a financial goal. For more information on Agency Funds, please see our Agency Fund Fact Sheet.

Current Agency Funds

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado supports the nonprofit community through various partnerships and initiatives, as well as provides an opportunity for certain organizations that want to provide charitable services to their community, but need additional support.

To learn more about Fiscal Sponsorship and the application process, please take a look at our Fiscal Sponsorship Packet.

Current Fiscal Sponsorships

LAUNCH FUND

The Community Foundation’s LAUNCH Fund assists nonprofits to secure affordable capital to accommodate growth and keep fiscal health a priority. The Community Foundation has partnered with First Southwest Bank and First Southwest Community Fund to provide low-interest loan packages for nonprofits for projects such as the purchase or renovation of real estate or the purchase a piece of equipment. Leveraging First Southwest Bank’s CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) designation, the Community Foundation can provide access to terms that appeal to nonprofit boards and staff.

LOCAL RESEARCH

Grant Writing Resources

The information below is intended to assist nonprofits and funding entities across the region by accurately gauging the overall economic, social and environmental health of the communities in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan Counties (Region 9).

RESOURCES

  • Board Source inspires and supports excellence in nonprofit governance, as well as board and staff leadership.
  • Blue Avocado is the bimonthly newsletter of American Nonprofits, a membership organization that provides practical financial information and support to U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, staff, stakeholders, and volunteers.
  • The Colorado Nonprofit Association is the voice of Colorado’s nonprofit community, offering its members a variety of services and technical assistance on starting and managing nonprofit organizations. Click here to download CNA’s Principles & Practices.
  • The Colorado Grants Guide is a comprehensive directory of funding sources published by the Community Resource Center. For information, call (303) 623-1540 or visit CRC’s website.
  • The Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable works to increase the quantity and the quality of charitable planned gifts to nonprofit organizations by offering specialized training to its members.
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Colorado Chapter enables people and organizations to practice effective fundraising through ethical standards, education resources, and networking.
  • Thinking of starting a new nonprofit? Click here for some valuable assessment tools from GrantSpace by Candid, and click here for some start-up resources from the Community Resource Center.

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.

Helen Keller